Ep 253 - Rhône Valley Wine Region | French Wine Deep Dive for WSET Diploma D3
EAT SLEEP WINE REPEAT: A Wine Podcast Exploring Wine Regions, Grapes & Education
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Show Notes
In this flashcard-style wine education podcast episode, Janina takes a deep dive into the Rhône Valley, exploring the climate, terroir, wine grapes, and AOCs that define both the Northern and Southern Rhône. Designed to support students preparing for the WSET Diploma theory exam, this episode focuses on the key facts, yields, blending rules, and appellation regulations essential for understanding one of France’s most important wine regions.
While structured for exam preparation, it’s also ideal for anyone who wants to learn about wine in a focused, detailed way - whether you’re studying formally, strengthening your professional knowledge, exploring wine travel, or simply keen to deepen your understanding of French wine.
A rigorous, well-organised exploration of the geography, regulations, and styles that shape the Rhône Valley - created for serious learners and curious wine lovers alike.
💡 Want more flashcard-style episodes? Previously, Janina has also produced episodes to help with Fortified Wine and Sparkling Wine exams. You can find them here:
Ep 113: Shery, VdNs, Rutherglen Muscat
Ep 129: Sparkling Wine Production
Ep 142: All other sparkling wines
Shownotes
00:01:45 – Climatic differences between Northern and Southern Rhône
00:04:15 – Grape Varieties Overview
00:05:15 – Grenache Noir
00:08:15 – Syrah
00:09:45 – Mourvèdre
00:11:45 – Cinsault
00:13:15 – Viognier
00:14:45 – Marsanne
00:16:00 – Roussanne
00:17:30 – Grenache Blanc
00:18:15 – Clairette
00:19:15 – Bourboulenc
00:20:00 – Northern Rhône – Climate & Overview
00:21:15 – Côte-Rôtie AOC
00:25:00 – Condrieu & Château-Grillet AOC
00:27:20 – Saint-Joseph AOC
00:29:30 – Crozes-Hermitage AOC
00:32:45 – Hermitage AOC
00:36:30 – Cornas AOC
00:38:10 – Saint-Péray AOC
00:39:15 – IGP Collines Rhodaniennes
00:40:10 – Southern Rhône – Climate & Overview
00:41:20 – Southern Rhône – Appellation Hierarchy
00:42:50 – Côtes du Rhône AOC
00:44:20 – Côtes du Rhône Villages AOC
00:46:00 – Gigondas AOC
00:47:25 – Vacqueyras AOC
00:48:15 – Vinsobres AOC
00:50:05 – Rasteau AOC
00:51:25 – Cairanne AOC
00:52:05 – Beaumes-de-Venise AOC
00:52:45 – Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC
00:57:45 – Lirac AOC
00:58:30 – Tavel AOC
01:00:15 – Satellite AOCs Overview
01:00:30 – Costières de Nîmes AOC
01:01:30 – Grignan-les-Adhémar AOC
01:02:00 – Ventoux AOC
01:03:20 – Luberon AOC
01:04:10 – Southern Rhône IGP Wines
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